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2A 0©0 NEWS/tn^e Charlotte Thursday, October 19, 2006 January forum to tackle Charlotte disparities Continued from page 1A ty.” U.S. Rep. Mel Watt was also at the press conference, as honorary chair of CM3A. “My involvement goes bach about two years,” explained Watt, “not on the local level, but on the national level when I became chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.” While working on Uie agen da for the CBC, which focused on closing and elimi nating disparities facing African Americans national ly, Watt received a call finm national syndicated radio and talk show host, Tavis Smiley. The discussion with Smiley involved the initiative he was involved in, which would be included in the book. The Covenant with Black America. The Covenant “was devel oped by people through out the country,” said Watt. “(CM3A] is Malcolm’s and our communitys initiative to translate the national initia tive into the local communi ty.” , “It’s more important for us to focus on what our local needs are,” said Watt. “I am excited about the summit... [£ind] confident this will focus on what those needs are.” In addition to Graham and Watt, CM3A is made up of ambassadors, honorary ambassadors, and steering committee members, who have committed to support the CM3A initiative. Honorary Ambassadors include state representatives, judges, school board mem bers, City Council members and County Commissioners. The two day event will include speakers, perfor mances, and small discussion groups. Joumalist/author Juan Williams has been confirmed to open the conference on Friday, while Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has been invited to discuss public poli cy. Other speakers will be announced, as they are added. CMSAhaslaimcheda website for residents to regis ter to attend, as well as get updates on the event and communicate on the message board about issues prior to the town hall meeting. Graham said residents should expect an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. ‘This is an opportunity to talk to decision makers and leaders,” said Graham. “I always say we have a lot of leaders here...what we need is leadership. I believe it’s time we have a meeting of the village. [Residents] will have an opportunity to voice opin ions on issues most impor tant to them.” Graham emphasized that as Charlotte continues to grow, it can't afford to fall behind in addressing disparities. “Every voice is needed, every voice is wanted,” Graham s£iid. “We want peo ple to be ready to come to par ticipate.” For information ot to register for the conference visit wmvrm3a.org. News you can use tSiit Cltarlotte $0^ : International Baccalaureate Graduate Honors Choir Special Olympics Volunteer College OF My Choice Upper School (Grades 9-12) Open House November 2nd at 1 p.m. MSVP (704) 943-4500 Wfie Cliarlotte ^o«t oo PHOTO/ERICA SINGLETON N.C. Sen. Malcolm Graham (left) shares a laugh with U.S. Rep. Mel Watt Wednesday at a press conference announcing the Charlotte Mecklenburg African American Agenda town hall meeting January 5-7 in Charlotte. Rate of women inmates rising By Sommer Brokaw THE TRIANGLE TRIBUNE The majority of North Carolina’s prison inmates are black, even though Afncan Americans make up only 22 percent of the state’s popula tion. While black men far out number black women in prison, women are th§ fastest growing population. Sabrina Cates is director of the Durham County Teen Court and Restitution Program. Then Court is for first-time misdemeanor offenders, and the program also uses teens to work in the court and deliver judgments. Cates said over the past few years, the number of black girls coming into the court has remained consistent. Cates said girls are getting more involved in gangs, and that is one factor leading them to get into trouble. “The girls are a little more active in gangs than they used to be,” she said. Former Wake County Sheriff John Baker has noticed the number of black female inmates climbing. “If we’re not careful, the black females will catch up with the males,” he said. The latest report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed that the population of the state and federal pris ons rose to a record 1.47 mil lion in 2003. Victoria Peterson, a Durham activist, said that prisons are big business. “Correctional Enterprise made $84 million out of work ing inmates last year,” she said. “Much of that money, went back into the prison sys tem. 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